Magnesium acetate tetrahydrate, 98% (metals basis)

Description

CAS: 16674-78-5 | C4H14MgO8 | 214.45 g/mol

Magnesium acetate tetrahydrate is commonly used as a source of magnesium in biological reactions It is an essential compound for a number of biochemical processes. Involved in glycolysis and the Krebs cycle, formation of cyclic-AMP and ATP.

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Specifications

Chemical Identifiers

• CAS: 16674-78-5
• Molecular Formula: C4H14MgO8
• Molecular Weight (g/mol): 214.45
• MDL Number: MFCD00149214
• InChI Key: XKPKPGCRSHFTKM-UHFFFAOYSA-L
• Synonym: magnesium acetate tetrahydrate, cromosa, acetic acid, magnesium salt, tetrahydrate, unii-i01g0ejc3b, i01g0ejc3b, magnesium diacetate tetrahydrate, magnesium diethanoate tetrahydrate, acmc-20aklu, magnesiumacetatetetrahydrate, ksc497c8p
• PubChem CID: 134717
• IUPAC Name: magnesium;diacetate;tetrahydrate
• SMILES: O.O.O.O.[Mg++].CC([O-])=O.CC([O-])=O

• Melting Point: 80°C
• Physical Form: Crystalline
• Quantity: 250 g
• Beilstein: 3730605
• Merck Index: 14,5654
• Solubility Information: Freely soluble in water, alcohol
• Formula Weight: 214.45 (142.39 Anhydrous)
• Percent Purity: 98%
• Odor: Odorless
• Sensitivity: Hygroscopic
• Density: 1.454 g/mL
• Chemical Name or Material: Magnesium acetate tetrahydrate

Safety and Handling

Hazard Category	H500
EINECSNumber	205-554-9
TSCA	Yes
Recommended Storage	Ambient temperatures

SDS

RUO – Research Use Only